Mystic Cure touted as rheumatism fix in 24 hours
A Topeka reader credits Mystic Cure with curing rheumatism in twenty four hours after months of pain. He praises the medicine as the only relief after consulting five city physicians. Sold by Swift and Holliday at 23 Kansas Avenue Topeka Kansas. The New Infantry Drill Regulations are noted by Moore Hook Co. at 6 Kansas Ave.
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T. J Blackmore
Haller & Blackgore
Pittsburgh
Hile
Swift & Holliday
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
Kansas
Infantry
Moore Hook Co
Kansas Ave
Sheriff drains Groff and Richards liquor stock in court basement
In Topeka a sheriff and assistants broke bottlenecks and dumped confiscated alcohol into the engine room sewer. The destruction included beer kegs and wines from Groff and Rich ards, with the action ordered by Judge Hazen. Several men watched as the liquor was emptied.
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Sherif
Charley McCabe
Sherif Cook
Croft and Richards
Croft
Richards
Kansas River
Hazen
Juilee Hazen
Topeka
Cook
North Topeka
Walter Kunkle
Walter Stein
Court House
Barton County Murderer Visited by kin in Hutchinson
John Becker, the Barton county murderer, was visited at the mall by a brother and brother-in-law from Illinois. Becker did not recognize them and spoke grudgingly, fueling speculation he may be insane at the time of the Myrtle Bortmeister crime.
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Hutchinson
John Becker
Barton County
Illinois
Becker
Deaths and Funerals: Wampler and Commick Obituaries
David Wampler, 94, died Wednesday at 5 49 PM at his daughter Mrs J J Griffiths 999 Madison St. He was father of the late Wm A Wampler. Funeral Friday at 3 PM at the residence. Mrs Amos Commick, 6, died Tuesday at her home 112 Madison St. Funeral held yesterday.
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David Wampler
Hiis
Mra. J. J. Griffith
Madison Street
Wm. A. Wampler
Wits
Amos Commick
Local Mention And Theater Note From Topeka
Chas R Meese a moorman for Topeka Tailway fired on Thirteenth between Van Buren and Harrison streets. He was operated on yesterday for appendicitis at his home. The operation was successful and recovery expected. Elwood Peffer, son of Senator Potter now in California, wired his father to influence Governor Leedy for a private commission. A Kentucky Thoroughbred to be presented by Sharpley Essart Theater at Crawford Theater.
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Topeka Tailway Company
van Buren
Harrison Streets
Elwood Peffer
Potter
California
Leedy
Sharpley Essart Theater Company
Crawford Theater
Rumor of Defeat Hits Paris Bourse and U S Rumor
An unconfirmed rumor from Paris on April 28 claims the United States feet has received a check in the Eapipaies island. Dallas Texas and Keturo Que Faro via Santa Fe Route tickets go on sale June 12 and 13 with a 15 day limit. Also advertised are Herbine a liver tonic and No-To-Bac a tobacco habit cure offered by local druggists Geo W Stansfeld 62 Kansas Ave and Millers ey at Sixth Ave.
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United States
Island
Dallas
Texas
Keturo Que Faro
Santa Fe
Geo. W. Stansfeld
Kansas Avenue
Millersey
Avenues
Fury at Sea Aboard Brooklyn Battleship Near Fort Mepret
In a fierce April gale off Fort Mepret Virginia the flagship Brooklyn fought a deadly storm for 36 hours. The ship dragged anchors near the Massachusetts as waves and wind threatened collision while Captain Cook and Commodore Schley directed crews in a tense display of seamanship and discipline. The Massachusetts and Texas braced for impact as Brooklyn fought to avert disaster, finally backing clear under full speed astern.
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Fort Mepret
Mall
Cosst
Hampton Heads
Aagship
Massachusetts
Texas
Cook
Othcer Mason
Massachusettts
Schley
Sears
Navy secrecy and strategic moves dominate Washington briefings
Washington April 22 reports show Secretary Lung and Assistant Secretary Roosevelt in talks with bureau chiefs while senators visit. The strategy board opened a new season weighing American and Spanish naval movements amid secrecy and rumors of a hostile squadron. Governor Oates pressed for promotions of Gen. Pitshush Lee and Gen. Wheeler, noting age concerns but praising their old war records.
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Navy departMent
Lung
Roosevelt
Strategy Board
North Atlantic
Strategic Board
Oates
Alabama
Alxer
Pitshush Lee
Joseph Wheeler
Robert B. Lee
Lee
Wheeler
Gov. Oa
Confed erate war record reflects on defensive stance
Madrid reports a calm Liberal view amid impending U S actions in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines with Spaniards ready to defend. London says Spain will guard ports with torpedo lines and pilots only enter under guidance. Mexico City notes U S declares war and Diaz government vows neutrality.
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London
Forc
Spain
Cuba
Philippine Islands
Porto Rico
Insurance Holds Good To Members of B of L F
Peoria April 28 The Insurance carried by members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen in the United States Canada and Mexico will not be invalidated or placed in peril by any members who enlist in the fight against the Spanish. In case of death or loss of limb in war or while in the country's service, the claims will be paid as they would under other circumstances.
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B. of L. F
Peoria
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
United States
Canada
Mexico
Atkinson Offers Georgia Governor's Volunteer Service
Governor Atkinson of Georgia offers his services as a volunteer to President McKinley through the Georgia delegation. A delegation will seek appointment as brigadier general, with possible resignation of the Georgia governorship if approved. London reports Count Von Rascon and Countess De Casa Valencia establish funds linked to the Spain United States war fund drive, intended partly for the sick and wounded, prompting questions in the House of Commons.
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Avlanta
Atkinson
McKinley
Georgia
London
Count von Rascon
Countess de Casa Valencia
Spain
United States
House of Commons
Spain Puzzles Over Britain's Attitude Says Madrid
Madrid officials are bewildered by Britain's stance and fear a secret U S compact with the United States drives official British acts. London dispatch reports Americans whipped at Matanzas with a naval bombardment ending after about thirty minutes and a forced retreat.
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London
Madrid
Great Britain
United States
Canadian Sympathy Favors Early U S Setback
April 3 dispatch notes English observers sense sympathy in Canada for an early failure of the United States operation. The piece suggests Canadians would not be displeased if U S forces suffered an initial setback, viewing it as a sobering reason in the war’s early stages.
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Pilin Leers
Bostin
United States
Defense appropriation funds nearly depleted
Washington April 25 A defense national appropriation of 50 million dollars has been expended to date with 41,222,116 used. Disbursements show War 16,148,027 Navy 25,078,489 Treasury 5,000. Navy and War departments have disbursed 11,145,000 and 2,145,000 respectively.
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Washington
War
Navy
Treasury
Navy Department
War Department
Swanson Secures Kansas HQ Building Contract in Omaha
O Swanson of Topeka won the contract to erect the Kansas headquarters building at Omaha for 2987 dollars and will begin work immediately. J S Stanton of Topeka is the architect. Also noted is the Odd Fellows Parade with views of Tuesday's parade available from join F Serickratt Kansas avenue.
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Kansas
Omaha
O. Swanson
Topeka
J.S. Stanton
Odd Fellows Parade
Serickratt
Kansas Avenue
Foraker and Hanna Clash Over Ohio Patronage
Senators Hanna and Foraker square off over Ohio patronage in Washington. Hanna backs Louis Voight of Cincinnati for surveyor of the port, a former anti-Hanna state senator who shifted loyalty to Hanna. Foraker seeks Hermann Grepper, a leading Ohio Republican, and objects to using federal offices to settle political debts.
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Ohio
Washington
Hanna
Foraker
Senator Foraker
Hermann Grepper
Oslo
Rose Festival Postponed in War Times at San Rafael
San Rafael on April 23 reports the Rose Festival postponed as war clouds loom. Ute Ladies Auxiliary levee and Mrs A W Hester lead a unanimous resolution calling for indefinite postponement citing unbecoming rejoicing during wartime. Citizens debated the measure but supported delaying the event.
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San Rafael
Providence
Leveue
A. W. Hester
Sampson Cautioned Over Morro Castle Batteries
Washington April 2 The naval department will dispatch a caution to Admiral Sampson warning against allowing any Key West fleet units within Morro Castle battery range. Secretary Long fears Morro gunners may avoid shouting to lure ships closer so the guns can be used to good advantage.
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Washington
Rampson
Naval Department
Key West
Morro Castle
Long
Morro
Wheat Market Surges On Liverpool Cables Advancing Prices
The market report notes wheat opening sharply higher on April 28 with May wheat at 1.20 per bushel gain. Liverpool cables are described as extraordinary, signaling strong demand and global pressure. Traders show cautious optimism as prices push upward in early trading.
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Associated Prosa
State Journal
Chicago
Deaver Yeaterday
van Thut
Bec
Busiel
Liverpool
Market report shows mixed grain and livestock activity
Grain futures fluctuated as July wheat rose then eased while corn mirrored the trend. Wheat prices climbed to around 1.23 and cooled. oats and barley showed weaker turns. Cattle and hog markets in Chicago and Kansas City indicated steady to uneven demand, with receipts varying and livestock prices differing by type.
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Ens City
Apri
Texas
Theopenit
USHA
New York Money Market and Grain Notes
Market gossip from New York on money market rates and exchange steadiness. Reports mention silver, Mexican dollars, and government bonds with mixed commodity cues. Chicago and Kansas City receipts noted. Liverpool wheat futures higher for May and July with curb activity described as firm and volatile ahead of opening.
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New York
SBI
Postereres
Eee
Regis Ty
Chicago
Kansan
Liverpool
New York Wheat Market and Naval War Outlook
The report notes wheat prices at four dollars and mentions Chicago demand. It discusses stock market reactions to a possible naval battle near the Philippine islands and the potential American naval victory. Analysts foresee war effects on Wall Street, with investment stagnation and calls to maintain naval strength amid global tensions.
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Chicago
Philippine Islands
Far East
United States
Wall Street
London
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